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Victim Support Fund Donates 60,000 Covid-19 Test Kits To NYSC
The Victim Support Fund has donated a total of sixty-thousand test kits to the National Youth Service Corps in response to combatting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
While making the donation during the Presidential Steering Committee Press Briefing on COVID-19, the Chairperson, Victim Support Fund COVID-19 Task Force, Mrs. Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji said the donation was the single largest donation of rapid test kits to the NYSC, which would be used during its forthcoming Orientation Course.
She commended the Federal Government, the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, the NCDC and NYSC Director-General for their tireless efforts in tackling the dreaded virus.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of VSF, Gen TY Danjuma, Akerele-Ogunsiji said NYSC is the most crucial component of the country with high population density.
She added that there was the need to deploy full medical support to reduce COVID-19 mortality rate among Nigerians.
“We will continue to support the Government to reduce community transmission of the pandemic across the country”, she said.
While receiving the items, NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim appreciated the Federal Government, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and the NCDC for supporting the NYSC Scheme.
“On behalf of the Management, Staff and Corps Members nationwide, l want to thank you immensely for this gesture and l also want to place on record again by thanking the Presidential Task Force and the NCDC for the wonderful job they are doing for the country”, the DG said.
The Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha appealed to Nigerians to assist the Committee to build on the successes recorded in the fight against the pandemic for the benefit of all.
He tasked NYSC Management to make judicious use of the items, while he urged other organizations in the country to support the Presidential Steering Committee in combatting the spread of Coronavirus in the country.
Mustapha, who stated that the virus is still in the country urged Nigerians to adhere to all the COVID-19 safety protocols.
“We will continue to ensure the prevention of the spread of different variants of COVID-19 in the country”, he added.
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AUDA-NEPAD CEO Highlights Collaboration as Catalyst for Africa’s Economic Competitiveness
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The Chief Executive Officer and National Coordinator of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, has called for stronger public-private partnerships to boost Africa’s global competitiveness.
Speaking at the High-Level Business Forum 2025 organised by the NEPAD Business Group Nigeria in Lagos, Hon. Abdullahi said Africa’s transformation will be driven by enterprise, not aid.
He urged governments to create enabling environments that foster innovation, industrial growth, and sustainable development.
He reaffirmed AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria’s commitment to working with private sector actors and development partners to deliver key initiatives in agriculture, ICT, manufacturing, and renewable energy under the AU Agenda 2063 framework.
The event brought together top business and policy leaders, including representatives from the African Business Roundtable, the Bank of Industry, the Africa Finance Corporation, and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, among others.
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